Ana Alexandre

3 Healthy and Delicious Summer Recipes

Summer is here! My favorite thing about summer (other than the beach and longer days) is all the awesome delicious produce.  I can't get enough of it. In this post I'm sharing with you my 3 current favorite summer recipes.  They are refreshing, delicious, and make the most of seasonal produce. Gazpacho Get the full recipe here. Cherry and Greek Yogurt Parfait Ingredients 1/12 cups cherries, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 2... Read more

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Starting your day off with a healthy breakfast really is an essential part of your morning routine. Often when I’m working with a new client  they share that they are confused about what to eat for breakfast,  don’t always make it to lunch feeling energized or that they are eating the same meal everyday and are really bored. So, for those of you who are lacking variety in your morning meal… I’ve created a new ebook If you… Read more

How to build a better smoothie

Having a smoothie in the morning, is an easy way start and stay in a balanced blood sugar state. But it’s essential that it contains enough protein, fat and fiber to keep you full. This will make you  feel satiated and go into lunch balanced. When making your morning smoothie, it’s not enough that it’s pretty and fruity- Make sure it ticks all the nutritional boxes. How to build a better smoothie Base A simple, nutrient dense, easy… Read more

Healthy Holiday Treats

Happy Holidays! I´m popping in this week to share with you a collection of healthy holiday recipes. There’s no way I would go the entire holiday season without making any chocolatey treats. So I've rounded up my fave healthy + delish recipes for you. These desserts and snacks will satisfy your sweet tooth and make you feel cozy - without getting too cozy on the hips. ;) All of these recipes are gluten free, refined sugar free, paleo... Read more

5 tips to stay happy and healthy this holiday season

The Holiday season is here. And with it comes many extras - chocolate, cookies, alcohol; and more hours around table filled with food. It's usually a busier time too, and that can make it tough to maintain your healthy habits. If you want to enjoy this holiday season instead of stressing out about holiday weight gain, here are 5 things you can do.   Keep your exercise routine going. Schedule in specific work out times so you don’t... Read more

How to stay motivated to exercise

Working out is hard— before you hit the gym. Even if you have the best intentions, they may not be enough to get you out to bed an hour earlier or off the couch and away from Netflix. The truth is that you won’t be motivated every day. There will be times when you are super pumped and others times you’ll need to work harder to get going; so don’t beat yourself up over it. The most important thing is to get real with yourself…. Read more

3 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

Happy Halloween! And to celebrate, I wanted to share three new pumpkin recipes with you. Fall’s signature ingredient is versatile, delicious and packs a serious health punch. That gorgeous orange colour comes from beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. This powerful immune booster also protects your skin and eyes. Pumpkins are also a good source of fibre. Below are three new autumn-licious recipes. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Ingredients * 1/2 cup Pumpkin ⠀ * 1 scoop Vanilla Protein ⠀ * 1 1/2 cups... Read more

Best kept nutrition secrets

As a coach and nutritionist I often get asked many questions regarding health and wellness almost everywhere I go. I also get random people at parties and networking events giving me a detailed breakdown of what they eat and their current exercise plan…But we’ll save those stories for another time. Since many of the questions I get are the same, I thought I’d answer the most common questions I get asked. That being said, I don’t like to… Read more

September is the NEW January

Labour day weekend is over, which means fall is around the corner. Those lazy summer days are now behind us and suddenly there’s a chill in the air that wasn’t there before. Most of us are  sad for the end of summer but at the same time looking forward to new routines and a change. September has always been a time for new beginnings – starting a new year of school with freshly sharpened pencils and wearing  brand new… Read more

7 warning signs of burnout and excessive stress

About a month ago, a woman posted a tweet regarding her boss’ response to taking a mental health day. The employee, who suffers from depression and anxiety, sent an email to her team saying she’d be off for two days to focus on her mental health. Her boss replied to her email thanking her for being open and honest and how important it is to take care of all areas of our health. Since she posted the response... Read more
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